| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $248.38 | 9.522% | $272.0307 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.35 | 3.403% | $165.8067 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.94 | 12.267% | $227.8346 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.46 | 11.495% | $145.4564 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.59 | 3.145% | $213.0873 | $213.09 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.79 | 13.527% | $122.3708 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.85 | 6.431% | $197.802 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.36 | $1,344.3885 | $1,344.39 | $1,344.40 | $1,344.40 | |